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Overview
The BlueIris node for n8n allows you to interact with the BlueIris API, specifically to retrieve system status information. This is useful for monitoring the health and operational state of your BlueIris video management system from within automated workflows. Common scenarios include:
- Integrating BlueIris status checks into monitoring dashboards.
- Triggering alerts or actions in response to specific system states.
- Periodically logging system status for audit or troubleshooting purposes.
Example:
You could use this node to check if your BlueIris server is online and healthy before starting a workflow that depends on camera feeds.
Properties
| Name | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| API URL | String | The URL of the BlueIris API endpoint (e.g., https://yourdomain:81/json). Required input. |
Output
The node returns a JSON object containing the system status as provided by the BlueIris API. The exact structure of the output depends on the BlueIris API's response to the status request, but typically includes fields such as system uptime, version, and other relevant status indicators.
Example output (structure may vary):
{
"status": "ok",
"version": "5.3.9.18",
"uptime": "12 days, 4 hours",
"cpuUsage": 15,
"memoryUsage": 512
}
Note: The actual fields depend on the BlueIris API.
Dependencies
- External Service: Requires access to a running BlueIris server with its API enabled.
- API Credentials: You must configure the
blueIrisApicredentials in n8n. - Environment: Ensure the API URL is reachable from the n8n instance.
Troubleshooting
Common Issues:
- Invalid API URL: If the API URL is incorrect or unreachable, the node will throw a connection error.
- Authentication Failure: If credentials are missing or invalid, authentication errors will occur.
- API Not Enabled: If the BlueIris API is not enabled on the server, requests will fail.
Error Messages:
"Cannot connect to BlueIris API": Check the API URL and network connectivity."Authentication failed": Verify your API credentials in n8n."Unexpected API response": The API may have changed or returned an error; check the BlueIris server logs.